Rca RP-7986, RP-7989, RP-7982 User Manual

PORTABLE STEREO

WITH AM/FM STEREO,

CD PLAYER AND

CASS E'I-I'E RECORDER

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RP-7982
RP-7986

RP-7989

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this product.

This device.generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used

properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can

determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or

more of th_ following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, p[ease consult your dealer or an experienced

radio/television technician for additional suggestions, Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful bodkl'et, How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV

Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stocknumber 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFRSubchapter J. :Applicable at the date of

manufacture.

PRECAUTIONS

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed. Any repairs or internal-adjustments should be made only by a trained service

technician.

Do not touch the player with wet hands.Lif-ahy 11qui-d enters the player cabinet, take the
player to a trained service technician for inspection.

This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to rLrad themuslc on the disc. The laser mechanism

corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a traditional record player. Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.

H EADSET SAFETY

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

• Yo_Jshould use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentlally hazardous

situations.
Even if your headset is an open-alr type designed to [et you hear outside sounds, don't turn

up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained _n appropriate servicing

techniques.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

In the event that service should be required, you may need boththe Model number and the serial

number, In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

Date of Purchase I I

Serial No. WARNING:TO_EVENTFnRE

Place of Purchase _......

OR E LECTRLCAL SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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POWERING UP

This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power.

BATTERY POWER

FM Antenna AC power jack

Insert 2 AA-sized alkaline batteries (not

supplied) in the battery compartment as
tuner preset backup power. Then, insert 8

D-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied)
and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment
door on the back of the unit by pressing

down on the two tabs and pulling out the
cover. Insert batteries as shown on the back
of the unit.

Battery Compartment

Important Battery Information

• If you're not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries

because they can leak and cause damage.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local
regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if
an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other
personal injury.

AC POWER

back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet that accepts
the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).

Can't find the AC power cord? Look in the battery h

Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on thej _

Lcompartment on the back of the unit,

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other)

and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won't go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it stilLwon't fit, contact
a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to

bypass this safety feature.

ANTENNAS

The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM
reception.

The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for

better FM reception.

H EADPHON ES (STAN DARD ACCESSORY FOR RP-7982)

To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5rnm PHONES

jack on the back of the unit.

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MUTE INDICATOR FUNCTION

(RP-7989 only) Switch

PHONES Jack

REMOTE SENSOR
(RP-7989 only)

TUNING
SEARCH/
SKIP +/-

PRESETUP/ MEMORY

REPEAT

VOLUME _ BAND

PHONES JACK - Use the stereo headphone jack to listen privately to your favorite

radio station, tapes, or CDs.

FUNCTION SWITCH - Move the switch to select which part of the portable stereo
you want to use : RADIO, TAPE, or CD. To turn the unit off, move the function

switch to tape position with no cassette button depressed.
VOLUME - Press the right button to increase the volume. Press the left button to

decrease the volume.
DYNAMIC BASS BOOST SYSTEM (DBBS) - Turn on DBBS by pressing button for

enhanced bass effect. Turn off DBBS by pressing button until the "BASS BOOST"
disappears from the display.

BAND- Change the band to select FM or AM.
PRESET UP/REPEAT - Select the preset stations.

MEMORY- Storing a radio station in memory. 10 FM and 10 AM preset stations
can be stored in memory.

TUNING SEARCH/SKIP +/- - Press to tune in to desired radio station.

MUTE INDICATOR (RP-7989 only) - Turn on when unit is muted by remote control,

sound output is cut.

FUNCTION

Switch

PRESET

REPEAT

BAND

TUNING IN RADIO STATIONS

1. Move the FUNCTION switch to RADIO to turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND button repeatedly to select AM or FM.

3. Press TUNING SEARCH/SKIP buttons until the desired station frequency is
located.

4. In FM mode, the word "STEREO" will be shown in display when FM stereo
broadcast received.

Note: For FM reception the telescopic aerial must be fully extended, AM stations
broadcast in mono only.

TUNING
SEARCH/

+/-

SEEKTUNING

1. Keep pressing TUNING SEARCH/SKIP buttons for more than 1 second.

2. The radio will than seek the next receivable station.
Note: The unit will only pick up strong stations. For weaker stations the manual

tuning method should be used.

STORING RADIO STATIONS IN MEMORY

I. Select the required band and tune to the station to be memorized.

2. Press the MEMORY button, the word "MEMORY" will flash in the display.

3. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button to select the required preset location.

4. Press the MEMORY button again, the station is now stored in your selected
preset location. The word "MEMORY" disappears from the display.

RECALLING PRESET STATIONS

1. Select the required band.

2. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button until the required preset number is
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